Which of the following is the most likely cause of the recent trend noted for all three gases?
Which of the following is the most likely cause of the recent trend noted for all three gases?
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Refer to the graph. Which of the following is the most likely cause of the recent trend noted for all three gases?
- increased burning of wood and biomass for fuel
- increasing number of livestock being raised
- increased combustion of fossil fuels
- global climate change
- more materials being disposed of in landfills
![Concentrations of Greenhouse Gases from 0 to 2005
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- Methane (CH)
- Nitrous Oxide (N,O)
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Transcribed Image Text:Concentrations of Greenhouse Gases from 0 to 2005
400
2000
1800
- Carbon Dioside (CO)
- Methane (CH)
- Nitrous Oxide (N,O)
1600
350
1400
1200
8 3o0
1000
BO0
2500
600
2000
500
1000
I500
cadd o'N udd 'o
CH, ppo
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